If you've been on a few girls trips, then you've probably experienced one that didn't quite go as planned. There's always someone who complains about how the rooms or how much everything costs. And sometimes there's that friend who plans the trip minute-by-minute and leave no room to rest and recover (guilty -- but I've learned!) Here are a few of my favorite girls trip do's and don'ts to help you make your next bestie getaway a trip to remember (in a good way! lol). ________ Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque. Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck. Loved this segment? Leave a review!

You know I couldn’t let March end without highlighting one of the most influential and genuine women I know, Jasmin Moses. Jas is a beauty influencer and has worked with many of the beauty/hair brands that you know and love! In this segment we sit down for some fun girl talk as we discuss our journey to self-love, adjusting to life, and advice we’d give our younger selves (whew lawd!). Grab some wine and enjoy! ____ Connect with Jasmin: IG: @slimreshae / Uncut Gems With Slim Podcast @uncutgemswithslim Join her #GemSquad on YouTube: Slim Reshae ____ Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque. Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck. Loved this segment? Leave a review!

"Purpose is progressive," says Transformational Speaker and Empowerment Juggernaut, Destiny Inspire. In this segment, Destiny brings her fiery passion for helping other discover and unleash their purpose as we discuss her journey from being "broken to brilliant". She shares how digging deep within herself has allowed her to help women and the youth to live out their destiny.  We touch on the roadblocks she faced on her journey, pulling yourself from a place hopelessness, and seeing yourself as the greatness you are destined to be. ___ Connect with Destiny! Facebook: Destiny Inspire (Destiny Kingcannon) Facebook Group: The Queen Counsel - Prayer every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6am EST ( (563) 999-2807 ) Instagram: Destiny_Inspire Twitter: DestinyInspire1 Also download the app: Crowned by Destiny Inspire available for both Android/IOS: https://myapp.atltechies.com/shortLinks/02be59f5-2d8a-11eb-91c9-06e43182e96c  Website: www.destinyinspire.com Queendom Academy https://queendomacademy.podia.com/ Text “DestinyInspire” to 77-222 for inspirational royal reminders ___ Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque. Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck. Loved this segment? Leave a review!

Self-care is a broad term that can take endless forms. It doesn't look like a bubble bath or a shopping spree. What's important is that you discover the forms of self care that best fulfills what you need for your life to flow. Licensed Therapist and Founder of Loving The Unique You nonprofit, Tiffany Howard, Ed.S, LPC, BC-TMH joins me again to discuss the importance of creating your own version of self-care that fits your needs and lifestyle. --- Connect with Tiffany! IG: @tiffanyhoward_lpc and @lovingtheuniqueyou  Visit Unity’a Essence, LLC: www.unitysessence.com Visit Loving The Unique You: www.thelovingtheuniqueyou.com/welcome ---- Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque.  Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck.  Loved this segment? Leave a review!  I

It's natural to struggle with comparison but it's how you use that energy is what makes a difference. In this segment, I sit down with Breonna Quash, Founder of Social Repertoire - a marketing mastermind agency that connects brands with diverse influential talent - to discuss how she's learned to turn negative comparison into positive learning and growth moments in order to have a successful business. ___ Connect with Breonna! IG: @breonnaaa_ & @socialrepertoire www.socialrepertoire.com ___ Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque. Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck. Loved this segment? Leave a review!

In honor of March being a month to celebrate and honor women, this month I'll be doing a Choosing You series featuring some of the most influential women I know. In this series we'll discuss the power of choosing you over fear and comparison, discovering your purpose, and the journey of self love. ___ In today's segment, I'm joined by Candace Chatman. Candace is a business strategist and direct messaging sales coach. She teaches online service-based businesses, how to effectively sell their programs through live video strategies and direct messaging. She is a true powerhouse! Together we discuss how important it is to release fear to unveil your truest self. Candace shares her journey to launching her business full time and saying goodbye to Corporate life for good! ___ Connect with Candace! IG: @candacechatman_ www.candacechatman.com Program: Direct Message To Profit ___ Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque. Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck. Loved this segment? Leave a review!

Today we’re discussing lessons I’ve learned since being in a new relationship (That’s right, ya girl not single no more! ). In this segment I discuss: Understanding each other’s love languages The dynamics of effective communication Compromising for a happier relationship And having a partner that loves you for you yet loving you enough to challenge you to be greater. ----- Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque.  Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck.  Loved this segment? Leave a review!

Relationship trauma comes in many different forms (romantic and non-romantic) and it affects us in different ways. It also tends to follow us from relationship to relationship if we don’t heal from it. In this segment, I’m joined by Licensed Therapist and Founder of Loving The Unique You nonprofit, Tiffany Howard, Ed.S, LPC, BC-TMH for a two-part series on becoming the best you through healing from past relationship trauma and creating your own version of self-care that fits your needs. Join me on my journey of figuring out this thing called life on Instagram @purelypicturesque. Follow the show and stay up to date on IG @ruffcutrealitycheck. Loved this segment? Leave a review and connect with Tiffany! Instagram: @tiffanyhoward_lpc and @lovingtheuniqueyou Visit Unity’a Essence, LLC https://unitysessence.com/ Visit Loving The Unique You: https://www.thelovingtheuniqueyou.com/welcome

Managing expectations is probably one of the hardest things to do because our expectations are shaped by our experiences and our own perception. It requires us to step outside of ourselves and our comforting perception to face the reality of a situation. In this segment, I offer some tips on how to manage your expectations to improve your relationships. Join me on my real journey! Instagram: @purelypicturesque & @ruffcutrealitycheck Email: [email protected] Enjoying Ruff Cut Reality Check? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

In today's segment I breakdown my pros/cons about working in Corporate America and some lessons I've picked up along the way. Keep in mind, these are based on my personal experiences and are not blanket statements for every corporate company. I hope...